From the #1 New York Times bestselling World Almanac comes an engaging, interactive book full of "true-or-false" facts about the animal world that will keep critter-loving readers guessing as they turn every page.--

"Assorted unbelievable stories about people, places and events--most of which are true, some of which are not"--

Presents one thousand trivia questions and answers on various subjects, from history and pets to sports, food, and popular culture.

Employing the ground rules of science and standards of scientific evidence, the authors examine paranormal phenomena such as UFOs, aliens, crop circles, and the alignment of the pyramids. A wide range of topics is discussed, including the reliability of eyewitness testimony, psychological research into why people want to believe in aliens and UFOs, and the role conspiratorial thinking plays in UFO culture. Prothero and Callahan also share their personal...

This book introduces readers to the Boiling River found in Yellowstone National Park and why this natural phenomenon exists. Features include a table of contents, fun facts, infographics, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. --from Amazon.

Many American celebrate the fourth Thursday in November by watching football and eating a big meal with their family. This is the national holiday of Thanksgiving, a tradition linked to the Pilgrims and their early days in the New World. But pictures showing the Pilgrims sitting down for a feast with their Native American friends are only partly right. Stories about this day often make it sound much nicer that it was. So, what was the first Thanksgiving...